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26/09/2012
Royal Marine Who Died In Afghanistan On Monday Named
The Ministry of Defence has named a serviceman, who died in Afghanistan on Monday, as Capt Carl Manley of the Royal Marines.
41-year-old Capt Manley died at Bagram Air Force Base from what was believed to be natural causes.
The MoD described him as a devoted husband and father who had served his nation with "dedication and courage" for more than 20 years.
Capt Manley's commanding officer, who has not been named, said: "His combination of ferocious work ethic and humility ensured that he made a sustained contribution to Isaf (International Security Assistance Force) operations on this and his previous tours of Afghanistan.
"A highly-valued Royal Marine officer, he will be missed by all those who worked with him."
(H/GK)
41-year-old Capt Manley died at Bagram Air Force Base from what was believed to be natural causes.
The MoD described him as a devoted husband and father who had served his nation with "dedication and courage" for more than 20 years.
Capt Manley's commanding officer, who has not been named, said: "His combination of ferocious work ethic and humility ensured that he made a sustained contribution to Isaf (International Security Assistance Force) operations on this and his previous tours of Afghanistan.
"A highly-valued Royal Marine officer, he will be missed by all those who worked with him."
(H/GK)
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